Set Your Sights On Spring
By Sandra Nelson To many in our part of the country, January and February (and sometimes March) are prime months for happily hibernating indoors. For those of us who are tried and true gardeners however, being out of the dirt and away from plants is akin to being held hostage by Mother Nature. In …
Who's Showing Off Today?
By Sandra Nelson Often disparaged as just a common roadside plant, the native Eastern Red Cedar is truly a boost to a winter garden. Eastern red cedars, or junipers, are easy to grow, tolerating conditions that would quickly wipe out other species. They prefer full sun, shallow rocky, well-drained …
Who's Showing Off Today?
Let’s welcome an unfamiliar face to the fall color spectacular! Diervilla is a native shrub that seems to have it all. This non-invasive 3 to 4 foot deciduous shrub will thrive in sunny or shady conditions, is drought tolerant and deer resistant. It sports yellow flower clusters all summer long and has superb …
Who's Showing Off Today?
Revered for their fall color, the maples are putting on quite a fall show of color here in the Midwest. Although many of the varieties of maples on the market today originated in Asia, there are about 12 varieties that are native to the United States, with the familiar sugar (rock) maple …
Who's Showing Off Today?
Serviceberry trees are putting on quite a show right now. These easy to grow native trees are show stoppers in all four seasons! In early spring — March and April — they feature gorgeous white blooms that add soft, pleasant fragrance to the air. Summer means delicate green leaves and a crop …
What's In Bloom Today?
Being totally honest, we have to admit that Staghorn sumac isn’t really blooming, but it is flaunting its colors. Often showing yellow, orange and red foliage on the same bush, Staghorn sumac is named for the velvety appearance of its stunning young branchlets. It has a strong, open form, often reaching …
Give the Earth a Gift - Plant a Tree
This article was originally published November 13, 2017. It has been revised and updated, Join us next week as we look at plant communities for shade areas. When you really stop and think about the big picture, planting trees is one of the most important actions you can take for yourself, your community and even …
What's In Bloom Today?
An old-fashioned favorite, Rose of Sharon shrubs are in full bloom right now. This easy to grow shrub is makes a dramatic statement when used in masses, as hedges, or singly as a specimen. Rose of Sharon grows and flowers best in rich, well-drained soil in the full sun, but it will also …
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